Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The air bag control unit in your vehicle is a critical safety component that helps control your air bags in the event of a crash. In some older Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Town and Country models, this unit can corrode and fail, potentially causing problems with air bag deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy when you need them to, increasing the risk of serious injury. In rare cases, the air bags could also deploy without warning, which could cause a second crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty air bag control unit with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, so schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.
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